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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.06, 1,151.97 and 255.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.06, 1,151.97 and 255.06 is: 382.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.06 : 1,151.97 = 255.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.06/1,151.97 = 255.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.06x = 1,151.97 × 255.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.06x = 293,821.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,821.47/768.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.55

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